Share your brilliant story + expertise with a professionally edited book!
I am obsessed with books and words, and I want to help you get your work out into the world, free from errors. As a trained editor, I help you clean up your document and correct any issues in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and jargon, so you can share your work with confidence.
Unfortunately, no matter how wonderful and inspirational your book idea is, your reader won't bother finishing it if it's full mistakes, and you won't be viewed as an expert with knowledge and value to share.
My goal is to bridge the gap between the writer (you) and the reader (your audience) so that you can ensure your message is clear and easy to understand. See below for more info.
*Limited spots available*
SPECIALIZATION
I work with healers, visionaries, coaches, creatives, and entrepreneurs on nonfiction books. Because of my professional and educational background (a psychology degree, certifications in online business and marketing, personal development training, and over 15 years experience working in human resources), I specialize mainly in nonfiction topics such as:
- personal development
- psychology
- health
- wellness
- new-age spirituality
- memoirs
- human resources
- business
- digital marketing
- entrepreneurship
EDITING SERVICES
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION / DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Get a big-picture analysis, and specific and actionable feedback on ideas, tone, structure, and flow as well as any style, grammatical, punctuation, and consistency related habits that may need addressing, so you can become a better writer. Includes:
- 3–4 page editorial report
- Comments on your document via Microsoft Track Changes.
COPY EDITING
The tasks involved in copy editing include checking written material for grammar, spelling, style, and punctuation issues before it’s prepared for proofreading. This may also include stylistic changes, if necessary, to fix any problems with transitions, wordiness, jargon, consistency, and to ensure the style of the piece fits with the publication. Copy editing takes place after a developmental/content edit and before proofreading. Copy editing is right for you if you have finished your manuscript and you're confident it has little to no organizational issues.
- Editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
- Consistency of capitalization and hyphenation
- Proper word usage
- Repetitive or missing words
- Awkward, wordy, or redundant sentences
- Formatting issues with font size, style, and layout
- Editing tables, figures, and lists
- Basic fact-checking, including anachronisms, names, places, and relationships
- Flagging for legal, copyright, privacy, or ethical issues (Note: I am not a lawyer, but can address potential problems)
- Correcting or querying general information that may be confusing or should be checked for accuracy
- American or Canadian English
- Adherence to current style manuals (Chicago Manual of Style, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and more)
- Point of view inconsistencies
- You will receive a completed style sheet, or I can follow one that is provided
PROOFREADING
Proofreading is the final quality check in the editorial process. This step is about checking for minor text, typos, grammatical, and formatting errors. Proofreading is right for you if your manuscript has been formatted and you're ready to send your manuscript off to be published.
- Checking for spelling, punctuation, grammar, or deviations from the style sheet
- Consistency and accuracy of elements (cross-references, table of contents, running heads, captions, web page headings, tags, hyperlinks, and metadata)
- Consistency of capitalization and hyphenation
- Correct word usage
- Repetitive or missing words
- Formatting issues with font size and style
- Consistency of layout
- Broken links
- American or Canadian English
RATES
Manuscript Evaluation/Developmental Editing: USD $0.04 per word
Copy Editing:Â USD $0.03 per word
Proofreading: USD $0.02 per word
*For Copy Editing & Proofreading, I can offer a free sample edit on a short portion of your manuscript/document so you can get to know what to expect and have the confidence that you're getting the careful, thoughtful work you're looking for.
Rates are based on the Editorial Freelancers Association.
*Limited spots available*
PAYMENT
I require a 50% deposit upfront. The remainder is payable when I deliver the final project. You will receive an invoice upon completion. Payment can be made via PayPal or eTransfer.
THE PROCESS
1) Pre-Edit:
You send me your manuscript as a Word document or Google doc and tell me a little about your project such as your intended audience, if this is your first book, your word count, genre, time-frame, and the goal for your book. I review what you send me, and I’ll create a time line, fee, and contract based on word count and level of editing needed. You pay half of the deposit up-front.
2) Edit
I complete the edit in the time frame outlined in our contract. When I’m finished, I return the edited manuscript as a Word doc with tracked changes, a Word doc with comments only, a Style Sheet, and any notes or comments. You review the edits and answer queries and pay the remaining half of the invoice.
3) Post-edit Follow-Up
I complete a final pass with your updated changes and do a final proofread and review any formatting issues, missed typos, and any newly added content. You provide any follow-up questions requiring clarification within two weeks of return of your edit and pay the remaining half of the invoice.
*If your document requires a second full pass, usually for heavier edits, discounted rates are available.
CONTACT
Contact me here if you'd like to work together and include the following information:
- The type of editing required
- How many words your document is
- What time frame you need the file returned
- What genre your document is
KIND WORDS
"I am very happy that I was referred to Pia to edit my manuscript. As a first time author, I had a lot of questions and had no idea what I was doing. Pia was helpful, patient and pleasant to work with making the editing process fun. I learned a lot! Pia gives easy to understand feedback with a quick turnaround time. All in all it was great experience to work with Pia. I highly recommend her and am happy she is on the journey with me to get my book published."
Melissa Giomi, Author of Divine Encounters…
“Finding Pia was fate, and I am so happy that I did. She is kind-hearted and a breath of fresh air when it comes to the editing process. I am lucky to have found Pia my first time around because I have now found an editor for life. I highly recommend her work and the ongoing support she shows her clients. She makes it super easy and encouraging to take on advise and picks up on the small things that make all the difference in the world. She not only helped my book but she also helped me as a writer.”
Tori Joy | Author of The Pep Talk
www.torijoy.org
"I highly recommend Pia's services! My company hired her for a copy editing job. Her work was flawless, she was a joy to work with, and talk about fast! We will be contracting her again and again. I just hope she doesn't get completely booked up!"
Kitty Turner | Founder & CEO, Daily House Publishing
www.dailyhouse.media
"Pia Edberg was the perfect Book Coach + Editor to guide me on my first book! The quotation of services through to the editing process was clear and seamless. Pia has a keen eye and the gift of simplifying thoughts and words to convey to the reader. I am grateful for her valuable editing skills and professionalism, and I highly recommend her services whether you are a new author or seasoned writer!"
Selena Drake; Author of Journey of an Accidental Artist
selenadrakeart.com
"Most of us would cringe at the sight of red ink on our painstakingly crafted work, but Pia’s approach to editing is to be kind and supportive of your success. She has an eagle eye for tiny mistakes that others would miss. She is a needle in a haystack herself. Anyone who creates written works of any kind should hire Pia to be your editor. You will be happy you did."
Rachel Spiewak | Mindset Coach at Rachael Spiewak Coaching
*Limited spots available*